Another mobile base

[WIT]

I live in a rented condo and my current "shop" is the middle bay of a shared three car garage (about 8'x20'). The first five feet of this space is dedicated to storage so I had to find a way to make my BT3100 fit and still be able to get my car in when I'm done working (fortunately I own a small car).

So I took a hint from the folding mobile base used on the Rigid worksite tablesaw. I mounted my saw on a standard two wheeled dolly and built some folding legs and supports out of two by material and 3 1/2" butt hinges. It stands about 35 1/2" high when set up. I also built a chock to capture the wheels to prevent the saw from moving around while it's in use. So far my base seems at least as stable as the metal stand shipped with it from the factory. And the best part is that when I'm done it folds up for storage.

[RodKirby]

Now THAT's different [:O]

What a great idea - very clever and SO practical [^]

[Pappy]

That has to be the most inovative stand I've seen yet, WIT!

[Stytooner]

Keep on Truckin, Wit. Welcome aboard. Great looking design. The BT has been called the Swiss Army Knife of tablesaws and somehow your base brings it another notch closer to actually looking like one. [8D]

[Ken Weaver]

WIT, that is some really creative thinking!! And it WORKS!!!!

[leehljp]

With that kind of creativity, I can't wait to see some of your future work!

[mikebanks]

I have toyed around with that idea before.

It has some plus's and Minus's.

Plus's- It can be moved real easy. Also over just about any bump, or any obsticle in its course. Great storage idea when not in use.

Minus's- It cant have storage anywhere. You can't have a any real add-ons when you use the saw like outfeed tables and such.

If you are doing basic operations, It's a great idea.

I was thinking just buying another BT to do something like that, and have one for the shop.

GREAT idea.....

Mike

[smc331]

Cool! Very creative - look forward to more projects. The inventive minds on this forum continue to blow me away!

[Mainemarc]

Hot ****, Wit!

That is inspired, truly inspired. Sam, I do hope you work with Wit to get an article out this; Wit's idea is that good. Nicely executed too!

Welcome to the forum, Wit, you're going to fit right in!

[LarryG]

Now that is what I call thinking WAY outside the box. Nice. Clever.

One question: does the unit have to be leaned up against something to keep it from falling over forward, or is the cargo-lifting "foot" on the hand truck big enough to hold it upright?

[WIT]

Larry,

That is the biggest problem I've found so far with this design. With all of the weight on the cargo side the unit tends to want to tip in that direction when upright. I have sort of found a neutral balance point by removing the sliding miter table and placing a flat 2x4 under the cargo lift.

I've been toying with the idea of adding a small storage space on the back (wheel) side of the dolly to add weight and act as a counterbalance. Some day when I get a "real" shop space I will mount the BT in a cabinet style base but for now this should meet my needs.

I love the Swiss Army Knife comparison and would be happy to work with Sam on an article.

[gugie]

How many of us will now go out and buy an extra BT3k, now that you've given us a way to easily move one around? You may have just sold a few hundred units for Ryobi!

[monte]

Nice idea Wit! Looks like it should work very well.

[twistsol]

That is a brilliant idea, simple and functional. The creativity demonstrated on this formum never ceases to amaze me. Nice job!

[MPod]

Now THAT's a contractor saw! Have Jobsite, Will Travel.